Andre Smith still leads in the Database at #13

warriorzpath · 03-12-2009, 05:02 PM

Let's get the guy who ran a 4.65 40, long jumped 10 feet 3 inches, had a 30 inch vertical jump, and had 39 reps in the bench at 225 lbs. And he also has a bodybuilder-like physique at 6'6" and 315 lbs.

Wait that was Tony Mandarich in 1989 at his workout when he was annointed figuratively and literally as "The Next Big Thing" before he was drafted in the NFL.

I'm not saying that Mandarich didn't play well in college - I'm just saying that you should never ever ever ever (did I say ever?) put too much importance in the combine and pro day workouts. And also you should be careful of believing any type of hype - good or bad.

I believe the best thing that Mandarich was good at was Hype. Thinking about Mandarich's admitting to steriod use (and the rumors about it before he was drafted) - I would rethink about drafting Cushing.

wilsowilso · 03-12-2009, 06:23 PM

Fat Boy Smith is a very good college football player, but I would prefer that we don't draft someone who has possible character and motivation issues. Is that too much to ask for?

The Goat · 03-12-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsowilso

Fat Boy Smith is a very good college football player, but I would prefer that we don't draft someone who has possible character and motivation issues. Is that too much to ask for?

@ 13 it's not too much to ask for. Probably should even be demanded.

johno · 03-13-2009, 10:35 AM

i really want to like herman johnson, i mean hes a huge dude. the video of him pushing around app state doesnt do much for me though. any one want to come to his defense? i really want to be impressed with him, as he would be very likely available.

warriorzpath · 03-13-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by wilsowilso

Fat Boy Smith is a very good college football player, but I would prefer that we don't draft someone who has possible character and motivation issues. Is that too much to ask for?

Personally, I don't think it's about his character or about getting motivated. With his character, there's not many "bad things" that I've heard he does. About his motivation- I think whatever type of work you do in practice - shows up on gameday (bad work ethnic-bad gameday performance, good work ethnic-good gameday performance). From what I've seen from him, he's had great performances on gameday, so...

I think the real issue is that he is not mature enough (for whatever reason) to be able to handle of all of this right now. And not in the getting-drunk-all-night-and-partying type of immature. More of a deer-in-the-headlights-I-don't-know-what's-going-on type of immaturity. And as a result, he's made a few bad decisions that have been magnified and snowballed in the public media.

I think he's worth the 13th pick, but he would need some better guidance and mentoring to really excel.

53Fan · 03-13-2009, 11:46 AM

I personally doubt he'll be there at 13 anyway.

warriorzpath · 03-13-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 53Fan

I personally doubt he'll be there at 13 anyway.

Yeah, I'm hoping too.

vallin21 · 03-14-2009, 12:08 AM

Andre Smith will be around but I don't think we take him.

53Fan · 03-14-2009, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by vallin21

Andre Smith will be around but I don't think we take him.

Are friendly wagers allowed on this board? Say something like paying for VIP status?

vallin21 · 03-14-2009, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 53Fan

Are friendly wagers allowed on this board? Say something like paying for VIP status?

LOL that would nice to have a friendly bet!

MTK · 03-14-2009, 09:23 AM

Anyone see this guy run the other day with his shirt off? Ugh, dude has serious moobs.

53Fan · 03-14-2009, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Anyone see this guy run the other day with his shirt off? Ugh, dude has serious moobs.

Apparently he thought he was too sexy for his shirt. Another bad decision.

GMScud · 03-14-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Anyone see this guy run the other day with his shirt off? Ugh, dude has serious moobs.

Yeah that was really gross. Why would he run with his shirt off?? I almost felt sorry for him. Bill Cosby could do a Jello commercial about him.

53Fan · 03-14-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

Yeah that was really gross. Why would he run with his shirt off?? I almost felt sorry for him. Bill Cosby could do a Jello commercial about him.

Hey hey hey!

warriorzpath · 03-14-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Anyone see this guy run the other day with his shirt off? Ugh, dude has serious moobs.

i guess he's not your choice with the 13th.

03-12-2009, 06:23 PM	#2
wilsowilso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Age: 52 Posts: 2,841	Re: Andre Smith still leads in the Database at #13 Fat Boy Smith is a very good college football player, but I would prefer that we don't draft someone who has possible character and motivation issues. Is that too much to ask for?

03-13-2009, 10:35 AM	#4
johno Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest, DC Posts: 599	Re: Andre Smith still leads in the Database at #13 i really want to like herman johnson, i mean hes a huge dude. the video of him pushing around app state doesnt do much for me though. any one want to come to his defense? i really want to be impressed with him, as he would be very likely available.

03-13-2009, 11:46 AM	#6
53Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,570	Re: Andre Smith still leads in the Database at #13 I personally doubt he'll be there at 13 anyway. __________________ Defense wins championships. Bring it!

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vallin21 The Starter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,180	Re: Andre Smith still leads in the Database at #13 Andre Smith will be around but I don't think we take him.

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03-12-2009, 05:02 PM	#1
warriorzpath Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,880	Re: Andre Smith still leads in the Database at #13 Let's get the guy who ran a 4.65 40, long jumped 10 feet 3 inches, had a 30 inch vertical jump, and had 39 reps in the bench at 225 lbs. And he also has a bodybuilder-like physique at 6'6" and 315 lbs. Wait that was Tony Mandarich in 1989 at his workout when he was annointed figuratively and literally as "The Next Big Thing" before he was drafted in the NFL. I'm not saying that Mandarich didn't play well in college - I'm just saying that you should never ever ever ever (did I say ever?) put too much importance in the combine and pro day workouts. And also you should be careful of believing any type of hype - good or bad. I believe the best thing that Mandarich was good at was Hype. Thinking about Mandarich's admitting to steriod use (and the rumors about it before he was drafted) - I would rethink about drafting Cushing. Last edited by warriorzpath; 03-12-2009 at 05:45 PM.

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